This Is How Starbucks Baristas Really Feel About Customers Coming in on Thanksgiving Day

If you've ever run into Starbucks on Thanksgiving before the long car ride to your family dinner, you might have said something like, "Stinks you have to work today," to the barista. How do those comments — and working on Thanksgiving — actually make baristas feel?

But last year, even though he felt bad, he couldn't resist going to the coffee chain. He asked baristas,"What are your thoughts on someone who visits on Thanksgiving?" Their answers will surprise you:

1. "I'm getting paid time-and-a-half, so I'm good. We're open whether you show up or not. Come in and share a smile and a cup of joe." — MaidenLocks

2. "For me (and my family) any holiday is basically the same as any other day, even the family-oriented ones. The only thing that would make me hate someone for wanting a latte on a holiday is if they were an asshole. And then it would be because they're an asshole." — Shryxer

3. "Dude, you're never a dick for coming in. Please, please come to Starbucks. The only time I complain about customers is when there's a mismanagement of expectations during parts of the day. Even then, your store will probably be dead so hop on in." — Tetsuo9000

4. "I love getting to spend the first half of the day with my work family (we always bring in food and goodies to share with everyone) and then have plenty of time for the second half of the day to spend with my family for dinner. Also, the customers that come in are always (most of the time) really lovely. It feels good to be able to wish a happy Thanksgiving to complete strangers and vice versa." — Fortheloveofitt

5. "If we're open, you're not a dick! It's the customers that come in during peak and complain they are in a hurry and have to get back to their families. Like ... do you realize the barista you're complaining to is working on Thanksgiving and would love to have the day off to be with their family too?" — Shryxer

6. "I don't really hold it against anyone but I do appreciate the people who make a point of staying home as well as the customers who recognize that I may not want to be there and throw in an extra thank you." — Vulcantrash

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7. "I would suggest that you as a customer continue to be nice and polite and tip a little something if you're coming in on Thanksgiving." — Thelieofsleep

The takeaway: Don't feel guilty about going into Starbucks on Thanksgiving because they're open, after all. If you do go in, don't pity the barista — just be even nicer than usual. ~Give thanks~.

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